By Ismail Ali Ismail ( Geeldoon) I learned with sorrow about the end of the life of Ambassador Ahmed Mohammed Adan, the day it was announced in Hageisa, November 26, 2013. There is a time when life comes to an end for us individuals – and for all else as matter of fact. Truly, ‘All...
October 24, 2026
Category: opinion
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MANDELA
By Mohamud Siad Togane I am the master of my fate I am the captain of my soul. William Ernest Henley Mandela That is the man Who knew his name That is why now Everybody on planet Earth knows his name Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela The bigots The bigoted boring poor Boers In their ignorance In...
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The Pantomime of Somali Parliamentary Practices
By Mohsin Mahad Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdoon, aka Saacid, has been sacked unceremoniously by an overwhelming majority of the members of Parliament. Incompetence has been given as the reason for his impeachment and loss of parliamentary vote of confidence. His political demise and departure was predictable once the president, hitherto his handler, has signalled...
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Memories of Nelson Mandela
By Mark Austin: ITV News presenter Just before the historic first democratic elections in South Africa we were living in Houghton, Johannesburg, a suburb of wide roads lined by Jacaranda trees and large houses hidden behind high walls and electric fences. Living a few hundred yards from us was Nelson Mandela, soon to be the...
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Puntland: 2014 Presidential Election, Who’s competent to lead?
By Abdirizak A. Aden (Eelay) In a matter of a few weeks, on January 8th, 2014, the fourth presidential election will commence in Puntland and will be held in Garowe, the capital city of Puntland Federal State. The selection process of the 66 parliamentary members is currently underway. This time, we all need to...
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Xilka Qaadista Raysal Wasaaraha Soomaaliya: Fursad Cusub Mise Fashil labaad
W.Q. Biixi Cismaan Diriye Khilaafka madaxda dawladda Soomaaliya ee hadda, ayaa dad badan oo Soomaali ah iyo dadka iyo dawladaha daneeya arrimaha Soomaalida ba war-war geliyay. isqab-qabsiga madaxda sare ee Soomaaliya ayaa ahaa mid caado u noqday dawladihii Soomaaliya soomaray muddadii KMG lagu jiray, dhaawac waynna u geystay dawladnimada iyo kalsoonidii ummadda Soomaaliyeed ku qabtay...
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Somali President is sliding Towards Dictatorship
By Mohamed F Yabarag Whenever you think the misery of Somali people is about to come to an end, there crops up another bout of insanity from somewhere. Current political crisis in Mogadishu have come as a result of the incompetency, shallowness and political brinkmanship of the men at the top of the three institutions...
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The Downfall of Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon “Saacid”
WardheerNews Editorial A Somali song goes: “Kani galbay ku kale mooyee!” “This one is a passé and we have to see what the next one brings!” The year 2013 would be remembered as the year of terrorist acts at Nairobi Westgate Mall carried out by Al-shabab; regional wars in the Jubbaland that eroded Hassan Sheikh...
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The Silly Season in Mogadishu vs. the New Somali Political Dispensation!
By Mahdi Sheikh Ahmed It is the silly season in Mogadishu—again! But the on-going political shenanigans aside emanating from Banadir aside, the Somali nation is perched on the threshold of veritable socio-political change. The change is taking root in parts of the country and it would inevitably lead to sustainable social development. Many Somalis and...
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Open Letter to SRSG Nicholas Kay
By Osman Hassan Dear Ambassador Kay As you know, President Abdirahman Faroole has launched an all-out attack on the town of Taleex, the provisional capital of Khaatumo State, on 28 November, deploying, according to some reliable reports, around 60 gun-mounted “technicals”, a clutch of armoured vehicles and a large infantry forces. Judging from interviews given...